Orthopaedic Surgeon - Sports Medicine (MD/DO) - UNC Department of Orthopaedics
 UNC Health Care | |
 United States, North Carolina, Morrisville | |
| 5221 Paramount Parkway (Show on map) | |
 Nov 07, 2025 | |
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Description Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgeon - UNC Department of Orthopaedics Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. The Department of Orthopaedics at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (UNC) is seeking a full-time board certified/eligible academic orthopaedic sports surgeon to join its team. The ideal candidate will also have expertise/strong interest in shoulder, hip, elbow, and the knee including advanced cartilage restoration, osteotomies, and multi-ligament injuries of the knee. Arthroplasty of the knee would be a bonus. The candidate will hold an academic appointment (open rank - commensurate with experience) and will be expected to teach orthopaedic residents/fellows and be actively engaged in scholarship and research. They will also be a part of the Orthopaedic team and a robust Primary Care Sports team that helps care for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill athletes and coverage of the athletic program. The orthopaedic surgeon will be engaged in the development of a robust academic program. They will participate in a clinical program that serves the academic medical center, community practices and the wider healthcare system that spans the state of North Carolina. They will provide the highest quality of patient care, while creating an academic environment that is positive and inclusive for faculty and learners. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements *This position requires a M.D. or D.O. Candidates must be board certified/board eligible and able to obtain licensure in the State of North Carolina. *Candidate will be fellowship-trained in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. *Sports Medicine with a strong interest in complex knee conditions. For more information, please contact Laura Oakes at laura.oakes@unchealth.unc.edu Other Information Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians Organization Unit: Network Physician Recruitment Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. | |